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Valley Falls, Kansas

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,382
Population
$122,700
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$271,515
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$785/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$46,681
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
27.3 min
Average commute
84.1%
Homes with broadband
5.48%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost2% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates20.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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